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F asting Chronicles Day 18: Tired, tired, so friggin' tired. I dragged myself out of bed to greet the day. Weak, stomach is feeling queasy, can't st op spitting and I am totally nauseated. If I didn't know better, I would think I was pregnant...but I know better. The husband dropped off the kids this morning as I was too tired to move. I pretty much relaxed on the sofa, until he came home. Later on in the morning, I gathered up the energy to go to back to the kids' school for an assembly. Our youngest received an academic award. So proud of him. Made a delivery to a store and it was back home to rest before picking up the kids and the children's treat for my son receiving his award. Deep fried chicken wings. What did I learn from this fast? I have a deeper relationship with food than I realised.   The foods I love to eat as opposed to what I can do without.   An even greater relationship with my body and its mechanics.   There is more in my mind and in

Fasting Chronicles Day 17: The day started off busy. The usual lunches, snacks and breakfasts, but right away I could tell the energy was not there. I think some of it has to do with knowing that this is almost over. I am not going to lie, I am looking forward to it ending. Many errands to run today, so I really need something to get me going. In addition to water, I decided to make coffee to take with me, so I can sip on it. So many stops to make. Health food store, grocery store, stationery store. I was so happy to come home throw myself on the sofa for literally 5 minutes, before starting work. While working and writing emails, I was clear in my thoughts and I felt I conveyed my messages very clearly. The information just seemed to flow and all I had to was type it. As weird as this experience might sound, it is an event many people who fast have confessed to. There is a common misconception that fasting only involves starving yourself and that it entails days and weeks of

Fasting Chronicles Day 16: Today started out okay. Not feeling as tired as yesterday, which is a great sign. Prepared lunches, snacks and breakfast and off to drop off the kids. As we were getting ready, emotional cleansing overtook my husband. Similar to what I had gone through a few days ago. I just allowed him to go through the motions and had him embrace how he was feeling. Most people do not realise that in addition to the fat loss, mental clarity and everything else that comes with fasting, there is also the emotional aspect of it. Many times, although it seems like these feelings come from nowhere, they are actually suppressed emotions that are brought to the forefront. I have ordered some meat from my local farmer's market and thought, since the water spring is nearby, I thought we could fill the empty containers we have. Surprisingly, we had six empty containers since we went last week. Lot s of water drin king going on. At the farmer's market, in addition to t

Fasting Chronicles Day 15: I really wish I could sleep in today. So tired. So sleepy. Didn't help that I went to bed late, but this morning I am feeling more tired than usual. Made my way downstairs and quickly put together lunches, snacks and breakfast. Had water and then I had to have a seat. Lack of energy very quickly is what I am battling right now. I have an appointment this morning, so I have to drop off the kids and quickly make my way there. On the way to my appointment, I had to stop at the grocery store to pick up some items for my mother. Took the opportunity to pick up some things for home as well. It never ends. At my appointment, I could have slept. Let me sleep...please. I am so tired. Silly me, I did not bring any water, which could come in real handy right about now. My stomach is starting to act up. Made our way to my mom's to drop off her goods. The flight of stairs up to her place was brutal. I have never been so tired before. I was huffing and pu

Fasting Chronicles Day 14: The day started out quietly. Nothing exciting. Went through the morning routine and felt strong enough to take a shower. Had idle chit chat with the husband about genes and the role it plays in our physical features and how lack of or too much body fat affects posture. The reality is, many people would be slightly taller if they had slightly less body fat. Went downstairs and warmed up lunch for the kids. They are having leftover burger and fries. Still drinking water, but I am feeling for coffee. I think I will have some as I prepare dinner. The husband kept me company as I prepared dinner. We talked as we usually do and had a very enlightening conversation on what some people think of fasting, health, wellness, and priorities. For us, health and wellness ranks at the top. I see many people who (and you can tell) rank the value of their material possessions - cars, houses, jewellery, etc.- at their top. The reality is, when you no longer have the val

Fasting Chronicles Day 13: Started the day just lying in bed, conversing with the husband, about what else? How fasting makes us feel and that when you are in a long fast, you almost feel like you are in a world of your own. During this fast, I have not and am not getting together with friends, going out socially or anything which requires lengthy periods of concentration. It's not that my mind is not there, believe me, it is very much there, it is just that the energy required to do some of these is taxing. I get tired easily and I know to take care of myself, I need to do what I need to do for me. I have told my friends, and they all have understood. Came downstairs to get some water and season the chicken for tomorrow night's dinner. My balsamic vinegar water routine came and went several days ago. I no longer have it and I just have plain water. Tossing the seasoned chicken took a bit of effort. I had to take a break. Something which I could do with no problem, now took